Mario Biares Alcantara
May 26, 2008
Mario Biares Alcantara, 57, of Kamuela, Hawaii, a Hilton Waikoloa Village steward, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Lupao, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He is survived by wife Patrocinia "Patro," sons Percival and Marvin and daughter Mina. All-night vigil: Thursday at the family residence, 64-411 Leleaka Loop, Lakeland subdivision in Waimea. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire.
Juanita Abunaga Baloaloa
May 16, 2008
Juanita Abunaga Baloaloa, 66, of Kihei, a McDonald's cook, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Lanao, Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Cipriano; son Antonio; brothers Antonio, Promencio, Bruno, Manuel and Dominador Abunaga; sisters Florenda Manuel. Maria Cumlat, Cristina Galiza and Bernadette Aguedan; caregiver Rosemarie Naing; and six grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Burial in the Philippines.
William G. Bishop
May 17, 2008
William G. Bishop, 85, of Honolulu, a Sir Francis Drake Hotel head doorman and Royal Air Force airman who served during World War II, died at home. He was born in Sussex, England. He is survived by wife Mary T., daughter Susan Waiman, sisters Barbara Snelling and Daphne Waters, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass: noon Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 800 Kaheka St. Inurnment in England.
Stephanie A. Bowes
May 20, 2008
Stephanie A. Bowes, 62, of Waimanalo, a homemaker and former Gomes bus driver, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband John; daughters Sondra Mau, Kanani Denis, Hoku Kahoopii and Kunia Liedtke; parents Abenel and Margaret Wong; a brother; seven sisters; and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. George's Catholic Church in Waimanalo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Private scattering of ashes. Lei and loose flowers welcome.
Michie Okinaka Brown
May 3, 2008
Michie Okinaka Brown, 83, of Honolulu, a retired state of Hawaii schoolteacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Kilauea, Kauai. She is survived by son Doug, brother Isamu Okinaka and sister Emi Takahashi. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Leona Cabuslay Cachola
May 10, 2008
Leona Cabuslay Cachola, 92, of Waipahu died in Waipahu. She was born in San Pablo, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by sons Ernesto, Carmelo and Ellis; daughters Teresita Domingo and Gina Sarbida; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Florence Emilia Casuga
May 24, 2008
Florence "Flo" Emilia Casuga, 77, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by son Duane; daughters Valerie Clay, Luana Yee Poong and Danita Garcia; brother Philip Jocson Sr.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Nora Tenn Chinn
May 20, 2008
Nora Tenn Chinn, 96, of Honolulu, a retired Consolidated Theaters cashier, died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by son Melvin, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Interment: 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park.
Castora Tubilla
Fronda
May 18, 2008
Castora "Sofing" Tubilla Fronda, 78, of Kaneohe, a Nakama Poultry Farm egg packer, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by sons Leonardo and Alfredo; daughters Paz Rivera, Amy Fune, Connie Clark and Carlina Tiburcio; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church, 46-129 Haiku Road, Kaneohe. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Pictures welcome.
Yu Chiung Fung
May 16, 2008
Yu Chiung Fung, 95, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Japan. She is survived by husband Charles Y. Fung, son William, daughter Rosemary, sister Yukiko Hayasaka and three grandchildren. Private services.
Regina Quines Guira
May 14, 2008
Regina "Ikin" Quines Guira, 94, of Waipahu, a homemaker, died in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She was born in Barangay 14, Calambeg, Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Juan "Johnny" and Julio "Ramon"; daughters Susana "Sanang" Ramos, Mercedes "Merced" Albis, Virginia "Virken" Domingo and Elena "Grace" Ventura; sister Virginia Garcia; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Kalihi. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples.
Angeline Hernandez
May 16, 2008
Angeline "Angie" Hernandez, 84, of San Diego, formerly of Honolulu, a Kent Ghirard hula dancer, died in San Diego. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by husband Bayani "Tom," brothers Ernest and Jason Miller, and sisters Louise Galang and Dorothy Cler. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Thelma Tsuyuko
Irimata
May 28, 2008
Thelma Tsuyuko Irimata, 87, of Paia, Maui, a retired Royal Lahaina Hotel housekeeping supervisor, died in Ewa. She was born in Paia. She is survived by sons Denis and Ronald, daughters Noreen Ishikawa and Charlotte N. Inouye, brother Shoji Yamaguchi, sister Dorothy Yamato, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Private inurnment. Aloha attire.
Harry Halemano
Kahakai Jr.
May 23, 2008
Harry "Danya" Halemano Kahakai Jr., 60, of Hilo, a bartender at several Hilo cocktail lounges and a state vocational rehabilitatation and services division janitor, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Koolauloa, Oahu. He is survived by sister Lucy M. Keahi. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at the Gospel Alpha & Omega Church in Hilo. Casual attire. Burial
to follow at Alae Cemetery, section E.
Alice Pahk Lee
May 29, 2008
Alice Pahk Lee, 100, of Honolulu, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel seamstress, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Ewa Beach. She is survived by sons Gary, Sidney and Leonard; daughter Maxine Song; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Private burial.
Nancy Etsuko Matsuura
May 26, 2008
Nancy Etsuko Matsuura, 68, of Pearl City, a retired Kress and Woolworth stores sales clerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. Services: noon Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 11:30 a.m. Graveside services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery.
Marlene Elaine McHugh
May 23, 2008
Marlene Elaine McHugh, 68, of Kaneohe, a retired Queen's Medical Center licensed practical nurse, died in Kaneohe. she was born in Great Falls, Mont. She is survived by husband Edward Sr.; sons Edward Jr., David, Guy and Gilbert; daughters Sandra Souza, Kim McDaniel, Lisa Martin and Paula Barros; sister Sharon Holt; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Valley of the Temples. Call after 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Leis welcome.
Stella Herring Oliver
May 25, 2008
Stella Herring Oliver, 91, of Hilo, a retired Department of Transportation-Airports Division custodian and Stella's Place proprietress, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Pueopaku, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Alberta Kawaahau and Odetta Leslie, brother William "Chu Chu" Kanuha, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday at Glad Tidings Church. Call after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Matsuichi Onaga
May 11, 2008
Matsuichi Onaga, 91, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Setsuko, sons Dexter and Brian, daughter Winifred Nagasako, sisters Yukie Sakamoto and Alice Kozai and six grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Mitsue Yamato Osako
May 27, 2008
Mitsue Yamato Osako, 96, of Lanai City, Lanai, died in Lanai Community Hospital. She was born in Paauhau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Warren and Arthur, daughter Margaret Platt; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Lanai Hongwanji. Internment to follow.
Leander Naluahi Nunies
May 29, 2008
Leander Naluahi Nunies, 83, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a retired federal civil service worker and U.S. Army veteran, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pauoa Valley, Oahu. He is survived by wfie Nellie Wong Hookano; children Sharon Antolin, Renee Laulusa, Sandra, Calvin and Randy Nunies; stepchildren Kemamo, Mirvine, Lucy and Kauhi Hookano and Napua Sugai; brothers Keola and William; sister Genevieve Labistre; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Lorraine P. Park
May 25, 2008
Lorraine P. Park, 62, of Hana, Maui, a hotel pantry worker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by husband Simeon Sr.; sons Simeon Jr., Abraham, Pihana and Ewane; brothers Damien, Ernest, Patrick, Chester, Richard G. and Larry M. Pua; sisters Bernice Santos and Caroline Mailou; and eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Puuiki Cemetery.
Mabel York Lan Sitch
May 27, 2008
Mabel York Lan Sitch, 82, of Kailua died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Russell, Kenneth, Warren and Michael; brothers Alfred and Joseph Hu; sister Grace Ching; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Kailua United Methodist Church. Call after 6 p.m. Donations suggested to: Kailua United Methodist Church, 1110 Kailua Road, Kailua, HI 96734.
Justin Tipasa Sopi
May 16, 2008
Justin "Sopi" Tipasa Sopi, 22, of Waianae, a Commercial Electric electrician laborer, died in Waianae. He was born on Oahu. He is survived by companion Briani Barbieto; son Brystin Sopi; parents Sopi and Lynell Sopi, Jr.; sister Lynelle Clint-Vaesu; hanai sisters Alizaysha, Ariyana and Ayedasyni; grandparents Robert and Arleen Lewis; and great-grandmother March Brown. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Monica A. Tablos
May 25, 2008
Monica A. Tablos, 88, of Lahaina, a retired Pioneer Mill Company seed cutter, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. She was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Faustino; sons Florendo and Melandrino; daughters Erlinda Delos Santos and Margarita Nelson; sisters Felipa Pascua, Naty Aguilar and Catalina Ramos; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanakila Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation.
Clifford Frank Velasco
May 1, 2008
Clifford Frank Velasco, 56, of Waianae, a Randy's Pest Control fumigator, died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Shirley Susa; sons Franklin, Dennis, John, Ezekiel, Nicholas and Elias; daughter Jennifer; mother Dorothy; brothers Norman, Clayton and Curtis; sisters Yvonne and Olga Velasco, Charlotte McShane and Laurie Ann Rosa; and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Minoru Wada
May 25, 2008
Minoru Wada, 83, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army civil service employee, died in Ann Pearl Care Home, Inc. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons James and Ronny; brothers Ichiro, James, George, Thomas, Richard and Stanley; sister Rose Stewart; and two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire.
Andrew Wright Jr.
May 25, 2008
Andrew "Phelps" Wright Jr., 27, of Hilo, a Akamai Homes Inc. carpenter and former Hilo Storm Semi-Pro Football League member, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by daughter Kaylee Makale'a; mother of child Candice Bell; parents Andrew "Reb" P. Wright Sr. and Brenda Pua-Wright; sisters Clodet Wright-Bowden and Andrea K.S. Wright; paternal grandfather George Camara; hanai parents Samuel and Gladys Wright, Carol and Lisa Camara, Joney Pua-Kealoha, Lorna Pua-Kahele, Samuel K.M. Pua and Natalie Pua-Santiago. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
You can also search the Hawaii State Library System's Hawaii Newspaper Index online for older obituaries at
www.librarieshawaii.org. The index goes back several decades.